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It’s kinda crazy how Zion has basically become an afterthought (alien.top)
submitted 10 months ago by MasterTeacher123@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space
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I remember the hype coming out of duke, how teams were tanking for him, the “generational” talent/prospect talks. How by this time Zion would either be the straight up face of the league or one of them. Definitely a top ten player and more than likely a top 5 player by now. That basically didn’t happen, he’s been surpassed by other young players since. I legit remember several Who would you rather have going forward Luka or Zion threads. It’s crazy

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[–] gcoles@alien.top 0 points 10 months ago (5 children)

It’s hard to watch when by like 24 he’s already clearly slower and doesn’t jump nearly as high.

Sky was the limit and he’s regressing before 25

[–] Los_Ingobernablez@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Because he is getting heavier every year

[–] flippingdolphinsfuck@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

He trots around like NFL lineman with an extra 200 pounds that he doesn’t need. His joints can’t even take normal motion anymore and he’s not even 25. Shame to see

[–] ablaut-reduplication@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

LBJ's body aside, most guys carrying around that much weight aren't going to last long in the NBA. Way too much pounding and jumping. His knees, his back, his hips are going to grind down way too fast with that build of his.

(Add in his less-than-devoted attitude towards rehab and getting/staying in shape, he's not helping his career at all.)

[–] Proximity_Intel@alien.top 0 points 10 months ago (3 children)

The craziest thing is enes kanter was 100% right

He's Julius Randle with hops. And Julius at least shoots. Zion has Ben Simmons shot chart. Paint only.

[–] jdgev@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Zion's first game he hit 4 3s in a row and people were calling him Curry.

[–] Proximity_Intel@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

He has 23 career 3pt shots made.

Ben Simmons has 5.

[–] jdgev@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Yeah and Ben Simmons has 323 nba games played.

Zion has 123.

Ben is WAY worse of a shooter than Zion.

[–] joshmaula@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

*freedom

[–] gray-pixel@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

If I remember correctly, in his rookie debut he nailed 3 consecutive 3pointers. Lol

[–] hotdogflavoredblunt@alien.top 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You clearly didn’t watch his several ally oops last night, he still gets up there no problem

[–] Pumpk35@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Just went and watched, he’s definitely a step slower and less explosive.